Sylmasta supply pipe repair and maintenance solutions for infrastructure operators, utility suppliers, multinational corporations and government departments as well as small businesses and individuals worldwide – the case studies section of our website showcases some of the projects that Sylmasta have been involved in.
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Case Study: Wastewater Treatment Plant Seal Pipe Flange Against Tree Root Ingress
After a tree root penetrated an underground 1800mm pipe between flange plates, a wastewater treatment plant seal the line and protect it against future ingress
Case Study: Pipe Capping of Decommissioned Underground Drainage System at Landfill Site
A landfill site encapsulates a pipe stub and flange plate after capping to ensure a decommissioned drainage system could not release toxic leachate into the environment
Case Study: Repair of Leaking Effluent Pipe Running out to Sea Underneath Salt Marshes
An effluent pipe running under salt marshes and out to sea is sealed in a logistically challenging repair which had to be completed in eight hours whilst the tide was out
Case Study: Reinforcement of Heavily Corroded Steel Pipe to Avoid Future Leak Repair
A heavily corroded section of steel pipe is reinforced, helping a site to avoid a future breach which would have required a costly and disruptive leak repair or replacement of the line
Case Study: Permanent Mortar and Pestle Repair Made Using Epoxy Adhesive
A granite pestle cracked into two parts is permanently bonded back together, giving its owner many more happy years of preparing ingredients using their favourite kitchen tool
Case Study: Permanent Anti Slip Solution to Protect Workers Standing on Helicopter Skids
The Puerto Rico Power Authority create permanent anti slip surfaces for the legs of helicopters in their fleet on which workers stand to complete certain jobs
Case Study: Oil Refinery Repair of a Leaking Underground GRP Seawater Return Pipe
A leaking underground 3000mm GRP seawater return line is partially excavated and sealed at an oil refinery, cutting downtime from several weeks to two days
Case Study: Protection of Wooden Entrance Gates at Estate in Scotland Against Rot
New entrance gates at a Scottish estate had the potential for water to pool at the base and rot wooden slats until a waterproof, bevelled edge was formed from epoxy putty
Case Study: Repair & Refurbishment of Corroded 20 Metre Long Porth Pipe Bridge
A dilapidated, corrosion-covered 300mm steel pipe crossing a 20-metre bridge over the Rhonda River is repaired and refurbished at a fraction of the cost of replacement
Case Study: Water Treatment Plant in Puerto Rico Repair Worn Pump Extracting from a Well
Ceramic Brushable Green provides a long-term repair solution for a pump which had become badly worn due to minerals and sediments in the water it extracted from a below-ground well
Case Study: Ceramic Mill Wheel Worn Shaft Repair & Rebuild After Replacement Deemed Impossible
A ceramic factory rebuild a heavily worn shaft on a mill wheel after being told replacing the damaged part was not possible and so the only solution was fitting a whole new wheel
Case Study: External Surface Damage Repair to Restore Integrity of 400mm GRP Pipe
Areas of external damage on the surface of a 400mm GRP pipe at an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia undergo repair to restore integrity of the line and lessen the chance of future leaks
Case Study: Rapid 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive Used to Repair Broken Ceramic Teapot Lid
Rapid 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive accurately repairs a ceramic teapot lid which had broken into two pieces when it was accidentally dropped onto a hard floor
Case Study: Live Leak Pipe Repair of Above and Below Ground Water Supply Pipelines
Water pipes located above and below ground as part of a network servicing a town in Libya required live leak repair to seal cracks without disrupting supplies
Case Study: Dairy Delivery Truck 466 International Engine Cracked Timing Cover Repair
Industrial Metal saves a Puerto Rico milk company spending $1000 on a new timing cover for one of their delivery trucks by repairing a crack through which oil was escaping